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About

North Sheen sits in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, between Richmond and Mortlake. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of terraces, semi-detached houses and short terraces of interwar housing. Streets are punctuated by small green spaces and local playing fields that serve nearby schools and clubs. A short stretch of local shops and cafés provides everyday needs without extending into a large commercial centre, so most specialist shopping or larger supermarkets are found in Richmond or Kew.

Transport links include Mortlake station and several bus routes that connect to Richmond, Kew and central London, making commuting straightforward. The Thames towpath and Kew Gardens are within easy reach on foot, and the railway line that crosses the neighbourhood is a familiar part of the streetscape. Community facilities include primary schools, a few pubs and recreation grounds used by local sports teams, which give the area a settled, residential character while keeping larger attractions a short trip away.

Area overview

On average North Sheen has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Sheen is £100,539 per year. There are 3 schools in North Sheen: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. North Sheen is home to around 12,086 people, with a population density of about 6,867.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

North Sheen Population
12,086
Population density
6,867.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.61(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.54(-34%)
Vehicle crime
12(+24%)
Other theft
7.78(-33%)
Shoplifting
6.78(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,359
52.61%
Other White
2,236
18.5%
Indian
499
4.13%
Other
431
3.57%
Other Asian
371
3.07%
Total population: 12,086

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
6,126
63.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,019
10.62%
No qualifications
847
8.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
7.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
432
4.5%
Total 16+ residents: 9,592

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,568
30.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,280
24.74%
Owns outright
1,118
21.61%
Other social rented
843
16.3%
Social rents from council
180
3.48%
Total households: 5,173

Property prices in North Sheen

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £662,250 in North Sheen area, with individual transactions ranging from £305,000 up to £2,710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Sheen in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Sheen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,562,500
Flats82£497,500
Semi-Detached15£1,090,000
Terraced39£949,000

10 years median price trend in North Sheen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Sheen.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.